Bercomac 700312-5 Owner's manual

Brand: Bercomac

Model: 700312-5

Category: Garden tools

Type: Owner's manual

BERCO

Rotary Tiller

Universal mount for

YARD & GARDEN

Tractors

CAUTION:

READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT

106111_EN M-02

* ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS

* OPERATION * MAINTENANCE

*106111*

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model Number

700312-5

LIMITED WARRANTY

Bercomac Limitée

92, Fortin North, Adstock, Quebec, Canada, G0N 1S0

Conditions and Products Covered:

BERCOMAC guarantees any part of the product or accessory

manufactured by BERCOMAC and found in the reasonable

judgment of BERCOMAC to be defective in material and or

workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized

dealer without charge up to our maximum labor rates and pre-

established times. For replacement parts only standard ground

freight services are covered. This warranty extends to the

original retail purchaser only and is not transferable to any

subsequent purchasers. This warranty applies to the products

bought and used in North America.

Warranty Period

(from date of the original retail purchase)

• Residential use: 1 year

• Semi-commercial, professional or rental use: 90 days

Exceptions Noted Below; the following items are guaranteed

by the original manufacturer and have their own warranty,

conditions and limited time:

• Tire Chains: 90 days

• Engines: Will vary as per the manufacturer

Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty

statement included with the unit. BERCOMAC is not

authorized to handle warranty adjustments on engines.

Items and Conditions NOT Covered:

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pick-up or delivery charges or in-home services fees.

• Any damage or deterioration of the unit, parts and or finish

of these due to normal use, wear and tear, or exposure.

• Cost of regular use or maintenance service or parts, such as

gas, oil, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any part or accessory which has been altered, modified,

misused, neglected, accidentally damaged or not properly

installed, maintained, stored or repaired not in accordance

with the instructions in the owner’s manual.

• Repair due to normal wear and or any wear items such as

shear pins, bolts, belts, etc.

• Expedited freight fee services for replacement parts.

• Shear bolts and shear pins are to be considered as a

preventive measure not as an assured protection, any

damages resulting from the lack of shear bolts breakage are

not covered.

• Damages due to product being installed on a vehicle other

than stipulated in owner’s manual.

NOTE: All warranty work must be performed by an authorized

dealer using original (manufacturer) replacement parts.

Owner’s Responsibilities:

BERCOMAC’s defective equipment or part must be returned

to an authorized dealer within the warranty period for repairs.

In the event that defective merchandise must be returned to

manufacturer for repairs, freight fees are prepaid and a written

authorization from BERCOMAC must be obtained by dealer

prior to the shipment. This warranty extends only to

equipment operated under normal conditions. To validate a

warranty claim, it is the user’s responsibility to maintain and

service the unit as specified in the owner’s manual or to have

the unit serviced at their dealer at their expense.

General Conditions:

The sole liability of BERCOMAC with respect to this warranty

shall be strictly and exclusively repair and replacement as

mentioned herein. BERCOMAC shall not have any liability for

any other costs, loss or damage, including but not limited to,

any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Taking advantage of the warranty does not in any way extend

the length or renewal of the warranty.

In particular, without being limited to, BERCOMAC shall have

no liability or responsibility for:

• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other

extraordinary repair charges or relating to repairs and or

replacements outside of normal business hours.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the

period of any, repair or replacement work.

• Any communicating or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that

covered by the terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or any similar costs

as a result of damage or repair.

• Attorney’s fees.

BERCOMAC’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to

making the required repairs or replacement without charge up

to our maximum labor rates and pre-established times and no

claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or

rescission of the contract of sale of any product or accessory.

In no event recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of

the purchase price of the product sold.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also

have other rights, which vary from state to state.

NOTE: Bercomac reserves the right to change or improve the design of any part or accessory without assuming any obligation to modify

any product previously manufactured.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Services:

Contact dealer where equipment was purchased or any other BERCO service dealer to arrange service at their dealership. Requests for

warranty claims must be carried out through the same distribution network used to purchase the product..

Don't forget to bring your proof

of purchase (sales receipt) to the BERCOMAC dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................................................. 5

ASSEMBLY

Overall View & Required Tools ............................................................................................................... 6

Step 1: Tractor Preparation .................................................................................................................... 7

Step 2: Rotary Tiller Preparation ............................................................................................................ 9

Step 3: Rotary Tiller Installation, (Primary installation) .......................................................................... 12

Primary Belt Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 13

Clutch Cable Installation ............................................................................................................ 14

Verify the Rotary Tiller’s Secondary Belt Adjustment ............................................................... 15

Re-Installation ............................................................................................................................ 16

OPERATION

Before Tilling ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Operating the Rotary Tiller ...................................................................................................................... 18

Transporting the Rotary Tiller .................................................................................................................. 19

Inspecting, Cleaning or Parking the Rotary Tiller ................................................................................... 19

MAINTENANCE

Belt Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 20

Primary Belt Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 20

Secondary Belt Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 20

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Replacing the Tines ................................................................................................................................. 21

DISMOUNTING

Dismounting the Rotary Tiller .................................................................................................................. 22

End of Season Storage ........................................................................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................... 23

PARTS BREAKDOWN AND LISTS

Rotary Tiller (Frame) ............................................................................................................................... 24

Rotary Tiller (Head) ................................................................................................................................. 28

TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ..................................................................................................................... 31

ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 32

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INTRODUCTION

TO THE PURCHASER

This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to

assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment.

NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, bu

are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.

Familiarize yourself fully with the safety recommendations and operating procedures before putting the machine to

use. Carefully read, understand and follow these recommendations and insist that they be followed by those who will

use this attachment.

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS

MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ARE SIGNAL WORDS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LEVEL OF

HAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.

DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautions

are not followed.

WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION: Signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

Record your attachment serial number and purchase date in the section reserved below (there is no serial number on

the subframe). Your dealer requires this information to give you prompt, efficient service when ordering replacemen

parts. Use only genuine parts when replacements are required.

If warranty repairs are required please present this registration booklet and original sales invoice to your selling deale

for warranty service.

This manual should be kept for future reference.

Please check if you have received all the parts for your kit with the list of the

bag and the list of the box.

SERIAL NUMBER : ___________________________

(IF APPLICABLE)

MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________

PURCHASE DATE : ___________________________

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the vehicle

and accessory. This accessory is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be,

should read this and other manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before operating. It is the owner's legal

obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation of the accessory.

GLOSSARY:

In this manual, right and left sides are determined by

sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing forward.

In this manual, "accessories" means attachments

(snowblower, rotary broom, blade etc.) that you install

on the vehicle (lawn tractors, A.T.V. s etc).

TRAINING:

This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used

throughout this manual and on the

accessory’s safety labels to warn of the

possibility of serious injury. Please take

special care in reading and understanding

the safety precautions before operating the

vehicle and accessory.

1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and proper use of the

vehicle and accessory. Know how to stop the unit

and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the

accessory. Never allow adults to operate the vehicle

nor the accessory without proper instructions.

3. No one should operate the vehicle nor the

accessory while intoxicated or while taking

medication that impairs the senses or reactions.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all people,

particularly small children and pets.

PREPARATION:

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the accessory

is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign

objects and the like.

2. For motorized accessories, disengage all clutches

and shift into neutral before starting engine.

3. Do not operate the accessory without wearing

adequate winter outer garments. Avoid loose fitting

clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.

a) Use approved fuel container.

b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill

fuel tank indoors.

d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle, or on a

truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always

place containers on the ground, away from your

vehicle, before filling.

e) When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it

on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel

such equipment on a trailer with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline

dispenser nozzle.

f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times, until

refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-

open device.

g) Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled

fuel.

h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

immediately.

5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor) is running (except when specifically

recommended by manufacturer).

6. Let the vehicle and accessory adjust to outdoor

temperatures before using.

7. Never use an accessory without proper guards,

plates, or other safety protective devices in place

8. Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety

equipment required (glasses, muffs, mask…) for

each type of product. See operation section.

9. Always make sure of having safe traction on the

vehicle by using the recommended accessories

(chains, A.T.V. tracks, counterweights…). See

operation section.

10. Always make sure the all components are correctly

installed. (driveline securely attached and locked at

both ends, belts properly installed…)

11. Always handle the winch cable with thick leather

gloves.

12. Never modify the accessory or any part without

the written consent from the manufacturer.

OPERATION:

1. Do not put hands or feet near, under or inside rotating

parts.

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for

hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and keep

wire away to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly

inspect the accessory for any damage and repair

damage before restarting and using the accessory.

4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine (motor) and check immediately for the

cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

5. Take all possible precautions when leaving the

vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off,

lower the attachment, place the transmission into

neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and

remove the contact key.

6. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting

the engine and for transporting in or out of the

building. Do not operate or let motor run in a storage

area without ventilation because gas contains

carbon monoxide which is odorless, colorless and

can cause death.

7. Never use the accessories across the face of

slopes, go from top to bottom. Exercise extreme

caution when using equipment on slopes. Do not

attempt to clear a steep slope.

8. Never tolerate bystanders in the working zone.

Never use an accessory in the direction of

bystanders, it might throw gravel or debris that can

hurt people or damage property.

9. Never operate the accessory at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when

backing up.

10. Do not carry passengers.

11. Disengage power to the accessory when it is

transported or not in use.

12. Never operate the accessory without good visibility

or light.

13. Keep the accessory away from heat sources or

flames.

14. Never handle the winch cable or hook while in

tension.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the vehicle

and accessory, make certain that all moving parts

have stopped. For gasoline engine, disconnect wire

from the spark plug(s) and keep wire away to

prevent accidental starting.

2. Check all the bolts and components at frequent

intervals to make sure that they are properly

tightened.

3. Never store a motorized accessory with fuel in the

fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are

present such as hot water and space heaters,

clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

4. Always refer to the owner’s manual when you store

the accessory and vehicle for a prolonged or an

unspecified length of time.

5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

necessary.

6 For winter accessories, (if applicable), let the engine

run for a few minutes after clean snow in order to

prevent the rotary parts from freezing.

7. Inspect the vehicle’s and accessory’s air filter (if

applicable) every day. Clean it or replace it as

necessary. Change the oil more often when working

in dusty conditions. See the vehicle’s and

accessory's owner’s manual.

THIS SYMBOL MEANS

DANGER !

BECOME ALERT !

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED !

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY DECALS

REPLACE IF DECALS ARE DAMAGED

SEE PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR DECAL LOCATION

DECAL #105129

DECAL #105131

DECAL #105989

DECAL #105990

DECAL #105130

1-Maximum speed when the accessory is in

operation.

2-Maximum speed when the accessory is not in

operation.

3-The weight of the accessory.

4-The engine wattage (if applicable).

5-The sound pressure level (measured in dBA) from

the driver’s position and with the accessory on the

ground at full engine speed.

To avoid serious injury:

Keep hands, feet & clothing away

from rotating knives while engine is

running.

Before installing or using:

Locate, read and make sure to

understand all of the owner’s

manual.

Refer to owner’s manual about wearing safety

glasses, ear muffs and mask.

Refer to owner’s manual for use of counter weights,

cat tracks and tire chains.

To avoid damaging the tiller:

Put the pin in the working

position (on the right) before

engaging the tiller.

Do not engage the tiller is in the

locked position (on the left).

DECAL #105988

For proper adjustment of the

secondary belt:

1. Adjusting nut: Turn the nut to

apply tension on the belt.

2. Not enough tension on belt.

Adjustment required.

3. Belt is well adjusted.

To adjust the tilling depth:

1.Tiller is in tilling position. On

the first pass do not till deeper

than 1’’.

2.Tiller is in the raised position.

1 2 3

DECAL #105996

To avoid injury from drive belt:

Keep hands, feet & clothing away.

Do not attempt to install or remove drive belt without

reading owner’s manual.

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: TORQUE ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE WHEN STATED:

TIGHTEN FIRMLY. REFER TO PARTS BREAKDOWN SECTION FOR PART IDENTIFICATION.

CONVERSION TABLE

1’’ (po, in) 25.4 mm

1’ (pi, ft) 0.3 m

1 psi (lb/in2) 6.89 kPa

1 lb 0.45 kg

1 lbf 4.4 N

1 m/h (mi/h) 1.61 km/h

1 hp (cv) 0.75 kW

GLOSSARY

Quad = V.T.T., A.T.V.

Véhicule tout terrain V.T.T.

All terrain vehicle A.T.V.

Power take-off (P.T.O)

Prise de force (P.D.F)

P.T.O. = P.D.F

TOOLS REQUIRED:

1 Jack

2 Axel stands

1 Pair of pliers

1 Flat screwdriver

5 Wrenches, 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 3/4"

1 Ratchet

3 Sockets 7/16", 1/2", 9/16"

1 Measuring tape

1 Drill

1 Bit 13/32"

Overall view

WARNING

TO PREVENT INJURIES:

Stop the motor.

Apply parking brake.

Remove the ignition key.

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and

keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental

starting.

ASSEMBLY

Remove the mower deck. See the tractor owner’s

manual for dismounting instructions.

Measure the height (item 1) between the tractor’s rear

tow hitch and the ground. This measurement is

needed for Step 2.

Block the front wheels of the tractor. Using a jack, lift the

rear end of the tractor and remove the wheels.

Block in place with an axle stand (item 4) under each

side.

Determine a set of bolt holes on the transaxle (item 3)

that measure 16 1/4” or 14" center to center in order to

bolt the mounting brackets.

If there are bolts (item 2) already installed, remove them.

STEP 1

TRACTOR PREPARATION:

Remove wheels and bolts

THIS ATTACHMENT IS A UNIVERSAL MOUNT.

THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT GUARANTEE

THAT IT CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED

ON EVERY BRAND/MODEL OF TRACTOR. A

BELT SIZE OTHER THAN THE BELTS SUPPLIED

MAY BE NECESSARY.

Please refer to the Recommended Installation Chart

that is included for specific brands of tractors.

View of back of tractor

Install mounting brackets

Tractors with parallel transaxle

For tractors with a set of holes on the transaxle that

measure 16 1/4" center to center.

Install the mounting brackets (item 1) with the 90°

corner (item 4) towards the front of the tractor and

towards the center of the tractor as shown.

For Cub Cadet tractors use brackets (item 5).

NOTE: If the distance between the bottom of the

transmission and the bolts is less than 2 1/4’’ (as

shown) you do not need the sleeves.

If needed, shim with flat washers or sleeves (items 2 or

3) between the mounting brackets and the transaxle so

that the mounting brackets are parallel with the

transmission.

Secure with the 5/16" x 3 1/2" or 5/16" x 4" hex bolts

and nuts as shown.

Do not tighten.

NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with 3/8" n.c. hex.

bolts, drill the holes in the mounting brackets (item 1) to

13/32" diamater and use the hex. bolts 3/8" x 5" and

nuts as shown .

Do not tighten. View of back of tractor

Install these mounting brackets

on the Cub Cadet 2000-2500

Tractors with angled transaxle:

Install the mounting brackets (item 2), the angled end

towards the front of the tractor and the hole (item 4)

towards the center of the tractor as shown.

If needed, shim with flat washers (item 3) between the

mounting brackets and the transaxle so that the

mounting brackets are parallel with the transaxle.

Secure with the appropriate length bolts and nuts as

shown.

Do not tighten.

ASSEMBLY

View of back of tractor

Install mounting brackets

View of back of tractor

Install mounting brackets

For tractors with a set of holes on the transaxle that

measure 14" center to center.

Install the mounting supports (item 1), the holes (item 2)

towards the back and towards the center of the tractor.

If necessary , reverse the position of the supports in

order to be able to bolt on the transmission.

Secure with the 5/16" x 3 1/2" or 5/16" x 4" hex bolts and

nuts.

NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with 1/2" bolts, use

these bolts in the holes (item 3) on the mounting

brackets.

Do not tighten.

NOTE:

If there is less than 6’’ between the rear bolts of the

transaxle and the hole on the rear tow hitch, turn the

mounting brackets (item 3) 180° (holes item 2, towards

the front) and install the brackets with the holes towards

the inside of the tractor.

There must be a distance of 12 1/4’’ center to center

between the holes (item 2).

ASSEMBLY

*These measurements are given as a reference only.

After installing the rotary tiller, the frame should be 4

1/2" to 5 1/2" off the ground.

Note: If the tiller’s frame touches the back of the tractor

or the wheels, you may add one to four shims (item 3)

between the tiller’s back wall and the tiller hitch (item 2).

If using more than two shims, use the 3/8 x 2" hex bolts.

Verification: Make sure the tiller’s frame will pass under

the transaxle when dismounting the tiller.

STEP 2

ROTARY TILLER PREPARATION

Determine the set of holes (item 1) to use to attach the

tiller’s hitch (item 2) by using the following chart:

7 5/8’’ to 8 1/4" 7th

8 1/4" to 8 7/8" 6th

8 7/8" to 9 1/2" 5th

9 1/2" to 10 1/8" 4th

10 1/8" to 10 3/4" 3rd

10 3/4" to 11 3/8" 2nd

11 3/8" to 12" 1st

7.00" to 7 5/8’’ 8th

*Measurement from the

ground to the tow hitch Sets holes

(see figure)

Attach the tiller’s hitch

NOTE: If you have used the short sleeves to install

the mounting supports, install the tiller hitch (item 2) in

one set of holes higher than which is mentioned in

the chart.

If you have used the long sleeves to install the

mounting supports, install the tiller hitch (item 2) in

two set of holes higher than which is mentioned in the

chart.

Install the lift arm

Install the lift arm (item 1) with four 5/16 x 3/4" bolts

(item 2) and flange nuts.

ASSEMBLY

For Installation Purposes Only:

Remove the pin (item 1) from the working position and

insert it in the locked position (item 2). Secure in place

with a hair pin (item 3).

IMPORTANT:

To avoid damage to the tiller, never use tiller with

pin in locked position.

Locked Position

Working Position

Move the pin to locked position

Prepare the adjusting link as shown.

Apply some grease on the adjusting rod (item 1).

Insert the two nuts (item 2) on the adjusting rod and

screw to the middle.

Install the two links (item 3) on each end of the adjusting

rod.

NOTE: In some cases it may be necessary to cut the

adjusting rod (item 1).

Insert a flange nut (item 5) (head first) on the bolt (item

6) and screw down to the end of the threads as shown

(item 4).

For the Cub Cadet 2000 and 2500 series: Items 4,5

and 6 are not required.

You will be using the 5/16’’ x 1 1/4’’ hex bolt and 5/16’’

nut and a 3/8’’ x 1’’ hex bolt and nut.

ASSEMBLY

Prepare the pins

Prepare the adjusting link

NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a transmission

that has a distance between the bolts of 14",

interchange the mounting pins (item 2 on the left

side and item 3 on the right side) to get a distance of

12 1/4’’ center to center between the pins.

Loosen the square head set screw (item 1) that holds

the mounting pins (right and left) (items 2 & 3).

Slide the mounting pins towards the back of the frame.

Unscrew and remove the hitch pin (item 4).

ASSEMBLY

STEP 3

ROTARY TILLER INSTALLATION:

(Primary installation)

Lower the lift arm to place the rotary tiller’s frame flat on

the ground. Slide the rotary tiller under the tractor.

Lower the lift arm (item 1) until it locks in the "UP"

position (item 2) to lift the front portion, then lower the

support (item 3) so that it supports the rotary tiller frame.

Raise the lift arm until the rotary tiller’s hitch (item 4) is

even with the tractor’s tow hitch. Slide the rotary tiller

hitch onto the tractor’s tow hitch (the holes must be

aligned). Secure by screwing the hitch pin (item 5)

firmly.

Line up the rotary tiller’s frame with the tractor’s frame.

Lift and slide the mounting pins (item 6) into the

mounting bracket’s holes (item 7) (on both sides,

previously installed on transaxle).

NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with a transmission that

is bolted at 14” center to center, interchange the

mounting pins.

Lightly tighten the square head screws on the mounting

brackets (item 8).

Install the tiller to tractor

Install the adjustable link

To install the adjustable link, locate a hole or if

necessary, drill a hole in the tractor’s frame directly

above the hole on the tiller’s frame as shown.

Note: Check the primary belt alignment before drilling

the hole. Make sure the mower supports do not touch

the rotary tiller’s pulley.

Install the special bolt (item 1) from the outside of the

frame and secure in place with a flange nut (on the

inside of the tractor frame). Tighten firmly. Do the same

on the rotary tiller’s frame.

Attach the link (item 2) on the bolts (item 1) installed.

Secure with two 2.5 mm. hair pins (item 3).

NOTE: If here is too much space between the link and

the frame , add eight flat washers 3/8" (item 4) before

inserting the 2.5mm hair pins as shown.

For the Cub Cadet 2000 and 2500 series:

Remove the bolt from the tractor frame and install the

link with the 5/16’’ x 1 1/4’’ hex bolt and 5/16’’ nut

(head first) to secure the top part of the link on the

tractor frame.

Use the 3/8’’ x 1’’ hex bolt and nut (head first) to

secure the bottom part of the link on the rotary tiller

frame.

ASSEMBLY

Adjust tension

Please refer to the Recommended Installation Chart

that is included specific brands of tractors.

Note: Choose the appropriate belt among the ones

supplied. However, the rotary tiller being a universal

mounting, a belt size other than the ones supplied

may be necessary.

Install the primary belt (item 1) on the engine pulley

(item 2), flat pulley (item 3) and the pulley on the tiller

(item 4).

Lift or lower the front part of the rotary tiller with the

adjustable link (item 5) so that the belt is aligned with

the pulleys as shown.

NOTE: If the belt is not aligned with the pulleys, remove

the nut (item 6) and add a few 3/8” flat washers (item 7)

between the flat pulley and the tension arm (item 8).

Make sure the belt is centered on the flat pulley.

Secure with the nut.

Tighten the nuts on the links very firmly.

Lift the support (item 9).

Make sure both sides of the rotary tiller’s frame (item 1)

are at the same height from the ground.

Tighten firmly the bolts that hold the mounting brackets

to the transaxle.

Tighten the square head set screws (item 2) very firmly

on the mounting pins (both sides of tractor).

TIP: To make sure the frame is even, the bottom portion

(item 3) of the mounting pins must measure equally on

both sides. Tire pressure in both rear tractor tires must

be identical.

PRIMARY BELT ADJUSTMENT

Tractors with an electric clutch mechanism:

Adjust the tension on the primary belt by loosening the

square head set screw (item 1). Pull the tension rod

(item 2) to stretch the spring (item 3) by 3/4" to 1".

Tighten the square head screw securely.

NOTE: If more tension is necessary, move the 1/4" x

3/4" (item 4) and the nut (item 5) into the second hole

(item 6) in the tension bar.

Install primary belt

Tighten the screws

ASSEMBLY

Install cable

Install spring

Install spring and stopper

CLUTCH CABLE INSTALLATION

Tractors with manual clutch mechanism:

Disengage the clutch:

If your cable (item 1) does not have a spring at the end,

attach the cable to the spring (item 3) on the tiller and

attach the cable on the adjustable tension rod (item 2).

Secure in place.

Note: The tension rod (item 2) can be adjusted or

inverted (as shown) to accommodate the length of the

cable.

Note: If you have a cable with a spring at the end, go to

the next step.

If your clutch cable has a spring at the end, you must

remove the original spring from the tiller.

Attach the cable’s spring (item 1) to the extension bar

(item 2). Attach the cable shield on the tension rod (item

3) and secure in place with a hair pin.

Note: The tension rod can be adjusted or rotated to

accommodate the length of the cable.

Install the spring (item 2) that releases the tension on

the belt, the short hook in the idler arm (item 3) and the

long hook on the rod (item 4).

Adjust the cable when the clutch is engaged. The spring

(item 5) should be stretched to approx. 3/4" to 1"

Install the stopper (item 1) with a 5/16 x 3/4" bolt, flat

washer on the slot and flange nut. Adjust the stopper in

order to be sure the belt does not fall off the engine

pulley when the P.T.O. is disengaged. However, the belt

must be loose enough to allow tiller to stop turning

immediately when P.T.O. is disengaged.

OPTION

If your tractor does not have a clutch cable or the cable

is too short, a "clutch mechanism kit" under model

number #700319 is available as an option.

ASSEMBLY

Last adjustments

Adjust tension

Adjustment Requires

adjustment Well adjusted

Reinstall the rear wheels on the tractor.

Move the lift arm (item 1) to the hole (item 2) identified

"0".

Loosen the bolt (item 3) and slide it down in the slot till it

touches the lift arm (item 4).

Tighten firmly.

Remove the pin (item 5) from the locked position and

install it in the working position.

Secure with the hair pin.

Raise the rotary tiller and let it run under supervision.

Make sure everything is running smoothly and that both

V belts do not touch the belt guides.

VERIFY THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE ROTARY

TILLER’S SECONDARY BELT:

When the belt is correctly adjusted, you should barely

see the hole in the tension gauge (item 1).

If the hole is exposed (item 2), readjust the belt by

screwing the nut (item 3) until well adjusted (item 1).

ASSEMBLY

On a level surface remove the mower deck from tractor.

Remove the pin (item 1) from the working position and

install it in the locked position. Secure with the hair pin.

(see next page).

Place the rotary tiller’s frame flat on the ground by

lowering the lift arm.

Slide the rotary tiller under the tractor.

Lower the lift arm (item 2) until it locks into the "UP"

position (item 3) to lift the front portion then lower the

support (item 4) to rest the tiller’s frame on the ground.

WARNING

TO PREVENT INJURIES:

Stop the motor.

Apply parking brake.

Remove the ignition key.

Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and

keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental

starting.

RE-INSTALLATION:

Re-installation

Raise the lift arm until the rotary tiller’s hitch (item 5) is

even with the tractor’s tow hitch. Slide the rotary tiller

hitch onto the tractor’s tow hitch (the holes must be

aligned) and make sure the mounting pins (item 7) slide

into the mounting bracket’s holes (both sides left on

tractor frame).

Secure by screwing firmly the hitch pin (item 6).

Install the link (item 8) on the special bolt left on the

tractor.

Secure with a 2.5 mm hair pin.

ASSEMBLY

Install the drive belt (item 1) on the engine pulley (item

2).

Lift the support (item 3).

If your tractor is equipped with a manual clutch, install

the spring (item 4) at the end of cable to the extension

bar (Item 5). Attach the cable shield to the adjustable

tension rod (item 6).

Secure in place with a hair pin.

Install belt and cable

Raise the tiller and remove the pin (item 7) from locked

position and insert it in the working position (item 8)

inside of the plate.

Secure with a hair pin (item 9).

Move the pin to working position

Locked position Working position

OPERATION

BEFORE TILLING:

-Mow the grass and weeds before tilling, these can wrap

around the tines or tine shaft.

-Remove all objects that can damage the rotary tiller

such as rocks, branches, etc…

-Check the tines before tilling. Repair or replace any

loose, bent or broken tines.

-Do not till when the ground is too wet (if the soil forms a

ball in your hand when squeezed). The wet soil will

stick to the tines and tine shaft.

When breaking ground, it is recommended to till in

two to four stages. The first pass should be tilled at a

shallow depth then progressively deeper with each

pass.

When only a small area is to be tilled, make a pass

through the middle, then circle the pass going

towards the outside.

Whenever possible, till straight ahead, tilling in circles

will leave ridges.

WARNING

TO PREVENT INJURIES AND FOR MORE

TRACTION WITH ACCESSORY:

-Do not drive faster than 3 km/hr (2 m/hr) with the

accessory on the ground.

-Do not drive faster than 10 km/hr (6 m/hr) with

the accessory in raised position.

-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10°.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT INJURIES:

-Remove all objects and keep people away from

the working area.

-Never let children operate the rotary tiller or

tractor.

-Never let children ride on the tractor or rotary

tiller.

-Never operate the rotary tiller without the guards

and shields in place.

-Wearing ear muffs, a dust mask and safety

glasses are recommended.

IMPORTANT

AVOID DAMAGE TO THE ROTARY TILLER

Never back up or make sharp turns with the

rotary tiller in the ground.

-Push the throttle lever to the medium position.

-Disengage the parking brake.

-Put the P.T.O. control in the ON position to engage the

rotary tiller. (See tractor’s owner’s manual for

instructions).

-Lower the tiller and adjust the tilling depth to 1" or

deeper after first pass.

-Engage the transmission in first gear or move forward

slowly if the tractor has a hydro transmission.

-Till the ground at a shallow depth and at slow traveling

speed (3km/h max.)

OPERATING THE ROTARY TILLER

CAUTION

TO PREVENT INJURIES

Tiller may push the tractor forward when tilling in

firm soil and on grass.

Make sure the tractor’s brakes are functional.

Always make sure the engaging system is

functional. If it is not the case, make the required

adjustments.

If the tractor is equipped with a manual clutch,

always stop the tractor’s engine before leaving

the driver’s seat.

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Bercomac 700312-5 Owner's manual

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Model: 700312-5

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